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Materials Engineer (Materials Laboratory)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBS in materials science/engineering; 1+ years in a materials testing lab; hands-on mechanical testing or characterization experience.
SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, Spark OES, Pycnometer, Tensile Testing, TGA, DSC, DMA, Gleeble
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Senior Materials Engineer - Metals
Tustin or Plymouth or Normal
$99k-$123k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
5+ YOEMaster’s degree in materials/metallurgical/mechanical engineering, 5+ years in automotive product development, deep steel metallurgy, light-metal knowledge, hands-on microscopy and testing, familiarity with manufacturing and supplier processes, strong communication.
microscopy, formability testing, mechanical testing, corrosion evaluation, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAE
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Materials Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$180k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atum Works
Atum Works: Develops scalable 3D lithography technology for advanced computing systems.
Expert in materials science with metals, alloys, and microstructure; skilled in deposition, experimentation, and first-principles modeling.
Deposition, Material Modeling, DOE, Experimentation
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Staff Materials and Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Karman Industries
Karman Industries: Modular electric heat pumps for industrial thermal energy management.
5+ YOEB.S. in materials/mechanical engineering, 5+ years in materials selection/qualification/process development, experience with brazing/welding and test campaigns, hands-on manufacturing process development.
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Battery Materials Characterization Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Develop and characterize battery materials, collaborate with product development teams to integrate battery improvements into device designs.
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Materials Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$140k-$157k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNasdaq: EXPO: Scientific and engineering consulting firm for complex technical challenges.
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with strong materials characterization experience; excellent communication; ability to work in teams.
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Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
McHenry or Costa Mesa or Alabama or North Carolina
$113k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials/chemical/mechanical/aerospace engineering,5+ years M&P experience in aerospace/propulsion/defense,experience developing material and process specifications,materials characterization and testing,ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret clearance.
CMH-17, JANNAF, MIL-HDBK-17, NDI, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasonic, radiography, MIL-STDs, AIAA
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Energetic Materials Engineer, Solid Propellant
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
5+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials + 5+ years hands-on composite-propellant formulation and mix/process development with at least one propellant taken through motor flight/qualification; experience with mixers, burn-rate testing, thermochemistry codes, supplier qualification; U.S. Person.
Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode
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Materials and Process Engineer I
Long Beach, California, United States
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 1+ year materials testing lab experience (metal additive manufacturing preferred), hands-on mechanical testing or metallography, ability to develop/qualify test methods, perform root cause analysis, and present technical findings.
tensile tester, compression tester, fatigue tester, Optical microscope, electron microscope, CAD, ASTM, ISO
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Senior Materials Engineer – R&D Core Materials Engineering (Polymer)
San Jose, California, United States
$152k-$209k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Align Technology
Align TechnologyNASDAQ: ALGN: Designs and manufactures clear aligners and intraoral scanners.
8+ YOEM.S. or Ph.D. in polymer science/chemistry/chemical engineering; 8+ years in polymers, packaging, or medical devices; strong polymer characterization and data-driven decision making; cross-functional collaboration.
Polymer characterization methods, Material compatibility evaluation, Packaging materials design
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Senior Staff Computational Materials Engineer - MLIPs
Fremont, California, United States
$166k-$350k/yr HybridFull Time
Lam Research
Lam ResearchNASDAQ: LRCX: Designs and manufactures wafer fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry.
8+ YOEPh.D. in computational chemistry/materials or equivalent, 8+ years industry experience, DFT and quantum chemistry expertise, MLIP development (MACE, SevenNet), reactive MD (ReaxFF), Python and HPC proficiency.
Gaussian, Quantum Espresso, MACE, SevenNet, ReaxFF, Python, Density Functional Theory (DFT)
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Materials Scientist
Burbank, California, United States
$115k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Ph.D. in materials-related field required, US citizen or permanent resident, hands-on materials engineering and formulation development (60-70% lab), experience commercializing products; 3+ years materials formulation experience desirable.
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Module Development Engineer
Hillsboro or Phoenix or Santa Clara
$156k-$298k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intel
IntelNasdaq: INTC: Designs and manufactures microprocessors and semiconductor components.
PhD/Master/Bachelor in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or semiconductor-related field with 4+ to 9+ years of relevant experience; hands-on dry etch experience; DOE/statistical analysis; equipment troubleshooting.
JMP, Python, MATLAB, SEM, TEM, CD SEM, AFM, XPS
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Senior Staff Computational Materials Engineer - MLIPs
Fremont, California, United States
$166k-$350k/yr HybridFull Time
Lam Research
Lam ResearchNASDAQ: LRCX: Manufacturing equipment used to fabricate advanced semiconductor microchips.
8+ YOEPhD in relevant field, 8+ years post-PhD industry experience, DFT and quantum chemistry expertise, MLIP development (MACE, SevenNet), reactive MD (ReaxFF), Python programming, HPC experience, and strong communication skills.
Gaussian, Quantum Espresso, Density Functional Theory (DFT), MACE, SevenNet, ReaxFF, Python
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Senior Product Development Engineer- Golf Ball
Carlsbad, California, United States
$97k-$146k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Callaway Golf
Callaway GolfNYSE: CALY: Designs and manufactures premium golf equipment and performance gear.
5+ YOEBS in engineering/materials/statistics or equivalent; 5+ years sports product development experience; prototyping, materials, molding and testing expertise; strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
MATLAB, Minitab, JMP
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Lead Test Development Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$101k-$172k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Coherent
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
7+ YOEMaster's degree in EE/Applied Physics/Optics/Materials Science, 7+ years industrial engineering development experience (semiconductor lasers/optoelectronics preferred), hands-on test/instrumentation, statistical analysis, leadership, frequent travel to manufacturing sites.
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Applications Development Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$98k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
KLA
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductors.
0+ YOEMaster's or Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related; 0–2 years experience depending on degree; >70% travel; strong oral/written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
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Applications Development Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$98k-$166k/yr FieldFull Time
KLA
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
0+ YOEMaster's or Bachelor's in Engineering/Physics/Material Science (or related); 0–2 years related experience depending on degree; >70% travel required; strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
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Principal, Process Development Engineer-CA
San Diego, California, United States
$160k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Synchron
Synchron: Developing implantable brain-computer interfaces to restore functional independence.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or materials science, 8+ years catheter/endovascular device design or process development experience, expertise in catheter construction processes, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), DOE, SPC, and Cpk.
IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE, SPC, Cpk
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Senior AM Process Development Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$141k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Divergent
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
5+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, 5+ years hands-on fabrication/assembly/testing and 5+ years developing L-PBF equipment or print file programming, ITAR/export-control access, ability to handle metal powders and lift 25 lbs, proficiency in materials engineering and process optimization.
Teamcenter, NX, Python, C++, DAPS
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